Yeah, this poll is way too "current player heavy" IF Orr and Bure are going to be in it. If you make it current players only, I fully agree that Kovalev should be on the list and I would add Tim Connolly. If you make it "all time", Savard has to be there.

Whether current or all, I actually can't say I think Ovechkin or Bure belong in on a "best stick handler" list.......GREAT scorers and VERY GOOD stickhandlers - but no more in my opinion.

Guest4255 ( )

Posted - 03/29/2008 : 09:57:12

Following up as it isn't worded well in my last post: Kovalev belongs on both the "all time" and "current" list. He's just sick.

How about Gretzky and Lemieux. If it's an all time list, shouldn't they be included?

Guest2917 ( )

Posted - 04/07/2008 : 11:24:06

Rick Nash anyone? Did you guys not see sportscentre's goal of the year?

Guest6498 ( )

Posted - 04/07/2008 : 11:49:22

Nash FTW, man.

Though, Toews, as the runner-up to the SC plays of the year, held his own.

Datsyuk too, really...

But Nash. Nashnashnash, man.

Guest5498 ( )

Posted - 04/07/2008 : 12:47:34

The list provided is kinda weird - several current/up and coming players, one for the 90s (Bure) and one for the ages (Orr).

I bet very few people who participate in these forums ever saw Orr play. Heck, I can barely remember the '76 Canada Cup myself.While all the other players on the list provided are/were great with the puck, I think Orr stands well above them all.

Second, if we're talking all time, it's weird to not have Gretzky on the list. I mean, he wasn't a power forward, and didn't have the hardest shot (although it was accurate). So how come he dominated the game for so long? Aside from the way he read the game, he was great because he made the puck go wherever he wanted it to go = stickhandling.

Its too hard to really pick out the best stickhandler there all amazingly good and you could add tons of more players to the list. So really I dont see what the point of the thread is but just ot piss Brentrock and the other guest off

If I was choosing off of thi slist I think I would go with Forsberg. In his prime he had the puck on a string. He would dangle it out like a worm on a hook waiting for the fish to bite. They would always try but rarely did they succeed in taking it away. He had too many tools to go to; speed, agility, strength, finesse, and good old fashioned puck sense. He was a human highlight reel from 1995 to 2003. I can only imagine what would have been capable of if not for injuries.

Now if I was picking all-time, that's another story. I can only speak strongly about the players I've witnessed in my lifetime. I would have to say Lemiuex was it...if he had a man or two to beat, you would put your money on him everytime. Same thing as Forsberg, I wish this guy didn't battle the health issues like he did.

Well if you gave George Laraque the puck, would anyone WANT to take it away from him. If that doesn't count I'd go with Orr for all-time and Bure for "since I was born."

Guest8171 ( )

Posted - 11/09/2008 : 19:51:40

From what I've seen, and only talking about current players, Hemsky has the best stick handling skills. Every goal he scores (Though there aren't many) are beautiful. Look at his goals against Philly, and his goal against New Jersey for proof. The way he can dance through the defence is amazing.

Guest9843 ( )

Posted - 11/09/2008 : 22:16:37

Man They Are All Good They All Have There Ups And Downs Spezza score at moments are tight and some target shooting goals, Ovie can score but he anit right now? , Forsberg who the hell is forsberg? he that guy still playen?, Bure forget about him, Hemsky now this guys pretty good guy but doesnt score to much, Dutsyuk gots luck, Orr was a good guy not so much a stickhandler, defenivice guy, EveryOne Is Good But At Different Times.

Kovalev more so, Malkin seems to keep the stick moves fairly basic, but in a way that he generates so much room for himself, and his teammates at the same time. While two follow Malkin, unsuccessfully, it opens room for another forward to take the pass wide open, or for Malkin to just "dipsy doodle" in. :p

Kovalev though, well, I'm sure most of you already know what he is capable of when he "feels" like doing it. He can turn the puck and Defencmen inside-out.

Irvine

Guest0965 ( )

Posted - 10/17/2009 : 01:26:04

Hemsky...he's got pretty damn sick handles and scored a lot of clutch game tying goals too. All because of his sick dekeing. (sp)